RCA CC4251 manual Tape Counter 0000M with Memory Stop, Tape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE

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Recording

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

Tape Counter (0000M) with Memory Stop

Press the DISPLAY button to display the tape counter. The tape counter helps locate segments of tape.

•Whenever the tape counter is displayed, the memory-stop feature turns on.

•Details are on page 28.

Tape Warnings (TAPE, NO TAPE, and

TAPE END)

•TAPE flashes when you try to record with the safety tab removed.

•TAPE flashes when a damaged tape is inserted. Remove the tape and replace it with a new one.

•NO TAPE flashes when you try to record with no cassette inserted.

•TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes recording time left on the tape.

•TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette during recording.

Time and Date Display

Press the DATE/TIME button to display the time and date, AUTO date, auto TITLE, date only, or no date when the camcorder is in record-pause.

•These displays are recorded on the tape when they appear in the viewfinder.

•Details are on pages 18-19.

Tape-Remaining Indicator ()

Press the DISPLAY button to display the tape-remaining indicator. This display shows the approximate amount of tape left for recording or playback. Details are on page 26.

Zoom ( ) and ZOOM Indicators

•The zoom indicator ( ) appears when you use the power zoom

buttons (T and W).

•ZOOM appears when you zoom more than 16 times.

•Details are on pages 27.

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Date/Time DisplayFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Turn on the camcorder Insert a tapeStart and stop recording Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlReplace the lens cap Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eject Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Power Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Remove Adapter/ChargerCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Level Indicator Display Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorBattery Storage Battery CareBattery Safety Precautions Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterVideocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSet the Time and Date Date and Time DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time Viewfinder Displays Charge the Built-in Clock BatteryRecord the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or Date To Select the Display to RecordRecording Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlBright Control Use the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentIndex Indicator Battery Level IndicatorAE60 Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Status DisplaysZoom and Zoom Indicators Tape-Remaining IndicatorTape Counter 0000M with Memory Stop Tape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE,Display Button Quick Review FeatureAuto Shot Feature Camera Edit FeatureMicrophone Auto FocusElectronic Indexing Tape-Remaining DisplayTape-Remaining Display Viewfinder Index Display ViewfinderZooming Zoom Indicators in ViewfinderUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler To Correct an Error Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Create a Title Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder Viewfinder Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseTracking Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter CPS014 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC093 TripodEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries Coaxial RF Cables CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterRemove the Lens Hood To Attach an Accessory LensEP096FS Accessory Order FormDetach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsVision. See See Clean the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,